https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt Made with an open mind en-us 2016-09-08 16:51:37 UTC 2025-03-16 09:40:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hearts.png 1219019 https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122518574 Begins with the establishment of the family unit when the couple marries.
Adjust to married life and separation from parents.
Establish feeling of interdependent]]> 2016-09-08 16:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122518574 1219019 https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122780373 Birth of children and focus turns to needs of the children.
New responsibilities.
Interpersonal relationships expand in family.
Role conflicts may occur.]]> 2016-09-09 15:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122780373 1219019 https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122784533 Reorganization of the family around school-age children
Parents recognize individual needs of each child while sharing family goals.
Parents involved in children's activities.
Teens seek more independence.]]> 2016-09-09 15:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122784533 1219019 https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122785349 Children leave home (leave for college, careers, and marriage)
Parents refocus on their relationship.
Parents relate to sons and daughters as adults.]]> 2016-09-09 15:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122785349 1219019 https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122786299 Prepare for retirement 
"Empty-nest" stage
Parents provide emotional support as adults children establish their own families and careers.
Parent often become grandparents.
Prepare for retirement.]]> 2016-09-09 15:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122786299 1219019 https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122787143 Retirement
Focus on friendships, hobbies, interest, and travel.
Grand-parenting continues. ]]> 2016-09-09 15:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/1219019/el1iqz8b9mvt/wish/122787143